Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Hakam bin A'raj states that a person who had visited Hazrat Abu Dharr informed me that he used to rest the part between the wrist and the elbows on the ground.

Hazrat Abdullah says that the bones of the son of Adam have been made for prostration, therefore perform prostration to the extent that even the elbows are included in the prostration.

Ibn Aun says that I asked Muhammad, "Can a person support himself on his knees with his palms while prostrating?" He replied, "I do not see any harm in it."

Hazrat Nafi' narrates that Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) used to keep his hands close to his sides while prostrating.

Hazrat Qais bin Sakan states that the predecessors used to do all these actions; they would sometimes keep the limbs together and sometimes separately. Some individuals would keep the limbs together, while others would keep the limbs separately.

Hazrat Nu'man bin Abi Ayyash narrates that some people complained to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about the restrictions on taking support during prayer, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) granted them permission that a person may rest his elbows on his knees or thighs for support.

Hazrat Habib narrates that a man asked Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) whether he could place his elbow on his thigh while prostrating. He replied, "Prostrate in whatever way is easy for you."

Hazrat Abdullah says that when you perform prostration, perform it fully, to the extent that even the elbows are included in the prostration.